Former Zenit defender Dejan Lovren reflected in an interview on journalist Vladimir Kolos’s YouTube channel, recalling the days when he shared the field with Artem Dzyuba for Saint Petersburg. The veteran center back spoke about the camaraderie and the stories that linger from their time together, acknowledging that some memories are best left untold. He smiled at the idea that certain moments were funny yet not suitable for everyone, noting that Artyom could get extremely animated during matches.
Artem Dzyuba spent seven seasons in Saint Petersburg, where he helped Zenit win multiple Russian championships and lift the national Cup. While wearing Zenit’s colors, he became a familiar figure for the club’s fans. In the summer of 2022, he moved to Adana Demirspor in Turkey, where he appeared in four matches, not recording a full 90 minutes in any of them. His last appearance came on October 7, and on November 3 the club and the player parted ways by mutual agreement.
From this year onward, Dzyuba joined Moscow Lokomotiv, where he quickly emerged as the team’s top scorer in the spring portion of the season, tallying eight goals. The transfer and subsequent performances drew attention from fans and analysts alike, sparking discussions about his impact in Russia’s top flight and on Lokomotiv’s attack in the second phase of the campaign.
There is also discussion about Dzyuba’s influence on events surrounding Ignatiev’s departure from Lokomotiv, with Dmitry Bulykin noting that Dzyuba’s leadership and on-field presence contributed to shifts within the squad during that period. These reflections offer a glimpse into how a single player can ripple through a club’s dynamic over several seasons, shaping results, morale, and strategy as teams navigate a demanding domestic schedule and the pressures of European competition. The narrative underscores the connections between players who move between teams and the lasting impressions they leave on teammates, coaching staff, and supporters alike, even when time has moved on.